Description

"The perfumed and still fresh if by no means youthful nose
speaks of primarily sous-bois, spice, sandalwood, dried rose petal
and Asian-style tea wisps. The sleek, intense and overtly
mineral-driven flavors possess outstanding delineation while
delivering excellent depth and length on the somewhat linear finish
where the only reproach is a touch of dryness." (93 pts. Allen
Meadows, Burghound, Apr. 2017)

"Bricking but still healthy ruby core. This has never been
particularly impressive as the aromas were surprisingly post mature
early and even by the mid-nineties, several bottles were badly
tiring. The bottle in the tasting (which is the best I have ever
experienced) displayed lovely aromatic complexity with plenty of
spice but the aromas ran to more of an earthy/sauvage character
with ample sous bois rather than the classic RC profile and were
followed by medium weight velvety flavors that displayed more acid
on the finish than the mid-palate could comfortably buffer. To be
sure, this is still an interesting RC but by no means a great one
and while good bottles will still be alive and well, there is no
reason to delay opening them now." (88 pts. Allen Meadows,
Burghound, Mar. 2008)

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Auction Info

Auction Dates

June, 2011

16thThursday

Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 3

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